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Johnny Depp behind bars with a grin; there's more to pic than meets the eye

Johnny Depp has been making plenty of headlines lately, and in the latest one he has a picture of him going to jail. But it is not what you think.

Nov 25, 2020

Durgamati trailer: Netizens hail Bhumi Pednekar's performance in Akshay Kumar horror-revenge drama | Watch

Bhumi Pednekar plays a prisoner who gets possessed by the spirit of a vengeful queen in the new film Durgamati. The movie is set to premiere on December 11, 2020, on Amazon Prime Video.

Nov 25, 2020

Love jihad ordinance: UP govt awards jail term, penalty for forced conversion [details]

The ordinance provides for jail term of 1-5 years with a Rs 15,000 penalty for forceful religious conversion. For conversions of minors and women of SC/ST community, there will be a jail term of 3-10 years with a Rs 25,000 penalty.

Nov 24, 2020

'Don't see them as Hindu-Muslim': Allahabad HC overrides its rulings amid 'Love Jihad' law debate | Details

Allahabad High Court recently struck down it previous judgements on interfaith marriages that formed the basis of Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath's announcement for a new law against "Love Jihad".

Nov 24, 2020

Public pressure worked, Kerala won't implement police act amendment now, says CM

Soon after the Governor gave his assent on the bill, the police act amendment was fiercely opposed by opposition parties and members of civil societies. After criticism from various quarters, Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan has said the new law will not be implemented.

Nov 23, 2020

What is Kerala's new Police Act; govt faces backlash over draconian law [see reactions]

Unlike the defamation case, which needs a genuine petitioner, the proposed amendment makes it a cognizable offence and any person can file a complaint or a police officer can register a case suo motu against the accused.

Nov 22, 2020

PAK minister accuses Macron of treating French Muslims like Jews; France embassy reacts

Pakistan Minister for Human Rights in PM Imran Khan's cabinet accused French President Emmanuel Macron of treating Muslims in the country like Jews under Nazi rule.

Nov 22, 2020

Shashi Tharoor shares old video of Hindu marriage in Mosque; hails Kerala for social harmony

The tweet has come amidst multiple BJP governments across the country planning to make strict law against Love Jihad without any study.

Nov 21, 2020

MP Govt to table bill against 'love-jihad', 5-yr jail proposed | Details

After Uttar Pradesh, the BJP-led government in Madhya Pradesh will soon introduce a new law to curb the increase in cases of 'love-jihad' in the state. The Shivraj Singh Chouhan government is all set to table the Madhya Pradesh Religious Freedom Bill, 2020 in the upcoming Assembly session.

Nov 17, 2020

'True Messiah of poor': PM Modi pays tribute to Birsa Munda | Know more about the freedom fighter

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday greeted Jharkhand's people on its Statehood Day and also paid tributes to 19th century freedom fighter and tribal leader Birsa Munda on his birth anniversary.

Nov 15, 2020

Ryan Gosling turns 40: Iconic moments when the 'La La Land' actor proved to be ultimate trendsetter

Happy Birthday, Ryan Gosling: This Hollywood A-lister is an unique combination of action hero, romantic star while possessing a baby face. How does he do it?

Nov 12, 2020

Happy Birthday Anne Hathaway: The Hollywood actor who chose to be more than pretty princess

Happy Birthday Anne Hathaway: Be it princess of Genovia or Jane Austen, Anne Hathaway can play any part with enough ease.

Nov 12, 2020

Justice Chandrachud's birthday: From Arnab to Section 377; landmark verdicts by SC judge

From decriminalizing Section 377 to upholding right to privacy, Justice Chandrachud has invariably been a part of all important matters of the Supreme Court.

Nov 11, 2020

Laxmii Movie Review: Akshay Kumar's intense act puts across powerful message

Laxmii Movie Review: The first half of the film is quite predictable. The last 40 minutes are powerful and send across a vital message. Overall, Laxmii is a massy entertainer and can be enjoyed with family. Watch it for Sharad Kelkar and Akshay Kumar's stellar performance.

Nov 10, 2020

Trump just fired his Secretary of Defence Mark Esper; the cards are falling fast

The outgoing president of the United States Donald Trump has fired his Secretary of Defence Mark Esper and replaced him with Christopher Miller.